Cullasaja Falls

Cullasaja Falls is a 200-foot waterfall on Cullasaja River in Macon County, North Carolina.  The waterfall is located in the Cullasaja Gorge in Nantahala National Forest between Highlands and Franklin.

Hike Length: < 0.1 mile
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Cullasaja Gorge (Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The pull-off is in a narrow curve on the highway.  Use caution pulling off and getting out.
Trailhead GPS: 35.11764,-83.27044
Waterfall GPS: 35.11683,-83.27000

Directions:

From Highlands, head west on US-64 for about 9.2 miles to a pull-off on the left.  It is safer to continue past the pull-out and turn around and approach from the west.

Map:

Hike Description:

There is a good view of the falls from the pull off on US-64.  I haven't made it to the base yet.

Blog Entries:

30-Dec-2020: Highlands Waterfalls

26-Jul-2013: Highlands Waterfalls

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5188443